Members chu2 Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 These sellers.... They have NO PATIENCE! Don't they realise that sometimes it takes a WEEK for USPS to get the mail to where they live? And sometimes I can't make it to the Post Office on the very day I win the auction. I don't have paypal, I know, I should. Stupid impatient seller idiot DBMFFF's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 why didn't you just get a paypal account? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gravity Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 These sellers.... They have NO PATIENCE! Don't they realise that sometimes it takes a WEEK for USPS to get the mail to where they live? And sometimes I can't make it to the Post Office on the very day I win the auction. I don't have paypal, I know, I should. Stupid impatient seller idiot DBMFFF's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by guitarslinger why didn't you just get a paypal account? Because I legally can't have a credit/debit card because I'm under 18. Then again, technically I shouldn't even have an eBay account... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zac503 Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 You can have a checking account under 18 as well as a debit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Ahh, thank God I got a chance to release my anger on the forum before sending him a really friendly message : "Dear sir: With the holidays, my payment may be a day late. It really isn't my fault that the US mail chooses not to run on July 4. Sorry about this whole thing. Also, if my payment arrives late and you choose to relist the item, please be so kind as to send it back to me. Once again, sorry for the inconvenience. Happy July 4th. MK" Sometimes just being nice goes a long way, sometimes it doesnt. Right now I'm hoping the DBMFFF doesn't relist the item tomorrow, as threatened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gravity Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 DBMFFF Dumb Bastard Mother F%@#ing F? F? what are the last two F's for ? Fart Face ? hope it works out for you:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by Gravity Dumb Bastard Mother F%@#ing F? F?what are the last two F's for ?Fart Face ?hope it works out for you:thu: Douche bag mother {censored}er faggety fag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gravity Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 .... {censored}er faggety fag. nice alliteration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allaccess Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 yeah, I see the makings of a new CSN & Y song. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chu2 Posted July 5, 2006 Author Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Thanks:thu: Well, this seller is officially on my "prick" list. "yo dude, this auction ended June 21. the payment instructions r very clear on the auction page: Seller's payment instructions PLEASE READ! Please click the PAY button now! The PAY button supplies me with all your vital information that I need to ship this item to you and how you will be paying me. I prefer Paypal but also accept Money Orders. CONTACT MUST BE MADE WITHIN 3 DAYS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OR ITEM WILL BE RELISTED! I ship twice a week, sometimes three. Non paying bidders, do yourself a favor, do not bid! I bite!! dont give me this 1 day holiday no delivery crap... if payment is not received by tomorrow the item is being relisted. end of freaking story." I hate people with no patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members septopus Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 Thanks:thu: Well, this seller is officially on my "prick" list. "yo dude, this auction ended June 21. the payment instructions r very clear on the auction page: Seller's payment instructions PLEASE READ! Please click the PAY button now! The PAY button supplies me with all your vital information that I need to ship this item to you and how you will be paying me. I prefer Paypal but also accept Money Orders. CONTACT MUST BE MADE WITHIN 3 DAYS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OR ITEM WILL BE RELISTED! I ship twice a week, sometimes three. Non paying bidders, do yourself a favor, do not bid! I bite!! dont give me this 1 day holiday no delivery crap... if payment is not received by tomorrow the item is being relisted. end of freaking story." I hate people with no patience. Says payment must be received in 7 days, you shouldn't have bid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 June 21, you had PLENTY of time. Try keeping good communication and its very easy to ship a money order 2-day priority. I don't blame the seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 I'm sure that most sellers would prefer a sure thing as opposed to having to relist an item. My advice is to communicate with sellers on a daily basis just to let them know that you're trying to stay on top of things. A friendly initial e-mail, sent right after you've won the auction, with something like "Hi, I'll be dropping off a check in the mail to you tomorrow and will follow up with regular e-mails to keep you in the loop" can work wonders. A message like this would probably buy you the extra day or two you need. If you fail the send the mail on the following day, be honest. "Hey, I was unable to post my check to you today, but the envelope is ready to go and I'll get it out first thing tomorrow morning. Sorry for the delay." eBay sellers are adults, and most adults prefer honesty. My 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dean Medlock Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Whether I'm buying or selling on eBay, I always try to contact the seller/buyer as soon as I can after the end of the auction. If I'm buying and the seller accepts PayPal, I usually pay right away. As a seller, I contact the winning bidder as soon as the auction ends and ask that payment be received within 7 days...which I don't think is all that unreasonable. The bottom line is: if you aren't going to have the money ready to go when the auction ends, don't bid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mattburnside Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 Thanks:thu: Well, this seller is officially on my "prick" list. "yo dude, this auction ended June 21. the payment instructions r very clear on the auction page: Seller's payment instructions PLEASE READ! Please click the PAY button now! The PAY button supplies me with all your vital information that I need to ship this item to you and how you will be paying me. I prefer Paypal but also accept Money Orders. CONTACT MUST BE MADE WITHIN 3 DAYS AND PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 7 DAYS OR ITEM WILL BE RELISTED! I ship twice a week, sometimes three. Non paying bidders, do yourself a favor, do not bid! I bite!! dont give me this 1 day holiday no delivery crap... if payment is not received by tomorrow the item is being relisted. end of freaking story." I hate people with no patience. He probably hates people who can't read or follow instructions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 he wanted you to click the pay button informing him that the mail order was in the mail. did you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bgmacaw Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Here are some excuses you can use next time you want to take over 10 days to pay. * I didn't know I bidded on that item * I didn't know I won that item * I couldn't respond, my computer was hit by lightning * I lost my checkbook * The payment was sent back with insufficient postage. I didn't realize stamps went up. * My Mom/Dad/Sister/Brother/3rd Cousin/Dog/Cat is in the hospital. * My Mom/Dad/Sister/Brother/3rd Cousin/Dog/Cat died. * I couldn't get online due to Hurricane Katrina (yes, deadbeats are still milking this one nearly a year later). * My wife/mom/dad kicked me out of the house. * My psychic said that your item was cursed. * My car was in the shop * My kid/dog/cat/parrot bidded on the item, not me. * I died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Save The Pine Weasel Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 this auction ended June 21. It's July 5th. He's been more patient with you than I would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members id-man Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by chu2 "Dear sir:With the holidays, my payment may be a day late. It really isn't my fault that the US mail chooses not to run on July 4. Sorry about this whole thing. Also, if my payment arrives late and you choose to relist the item, please be so kind as to send it back to me.Once again, sorry for the inconvenience.Happy July 4th.MK"Sometimes just being nice goes a long way, sometimes it doesnt. Right now I'm hoping the DBMFFF doesn't relist the item tomorrow, as threatenedYep, sometimes being nice does go a long ways. And sometimes being angry and cloaking it to look nice comes across as being a smartass. It may have seemed more sincere if you had admitted you were a couple days late sending payment in the first place instead of blaming the holiday, then challenging the seller's integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members warriorpoet Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by id-man Yep, sometimes being nice does go a long ways. And sometimes being angry and cloaking it to look nice comes across as being a smartass. It may have seemed more sincere if you had admitted you were a couple days late sending payment in the first place instead of blaming the holiday, then challenging the seller's integrity. +1 ...read my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fastsix Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Dear Buyer, I'm sorry, but I had to relist the item a couple days ago and your payment finally arrived today. At the moment I don't have any stamps, and I can't make it to the post office for the next few days, but I promise I will send your payment back just as soon as I have the time to do so. If after 10 days you still haven't received your payment back, please be kind enough to email me a reminder. I'm very busy and it may slip my mind, but I will eventually get your payment mailed back to you. Sorry for any inconvienence. Thank you, The Seller P.S. - As I am paying for return postage, it will be sent Parcel Post and this may add a few addtional days to its transit time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 Originally posted by bgmacaw Here are some excuses you can use next time you want to take over 10 days to pay. ... * I couldn't get online due to Hurricane Katrina (yes, deadbeats are still milking this one nearly a year later). * My psychic said that your item was cursed. * My car was in the shop * My kid/dog/cat/parrot bidded on the item, not me. * I died. ... It's threads like this one, and poignant replies like the one above, that will keep me coming back to this forum for a long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Funderbunk Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 I've had to pay for eBay stuff with a money order on occasion. In those cases, I tell the seller first that I'll be sending a money order, and then drag my ass down to the post office the next business day and send it Express Mail - then email the seller the tracking number. The flat-rate envelope is like $14 - more than a stamp, sure, but I don't end up with pissed off sellers, and having the tracking number, delivery confirmation, and insurance is a nice touch for me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members batotman Posted July 5, 2006 Members Share Posted July 5, 2006 2-day air is like $3.85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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